Just in case there’s a question. Sir Grey, the Governor General, after whom the place was named, is not related to Earl Grey. So no teabags here.
It’s another gold/ coal town, as were the other [few] places we pass through today. Connected by the railway which ends in a port in the West! As does much of the light traffic, without stopping I suspect.
Where they do stop is at the coast viewing points. In particular the spectacular Pancake Rocks. According to our virtual geologist, Bob:
The “pancake rocks” are Oligocene limestones that have been uplifted and eroded. These West Coast rocks are much younger than the rocks to the east, due to the large offset across the Alpine Fault.
We pass over many rivers, brown after yesterday’s rain. No photos as there is no hardshoulder on the bridges, sometimes only one car wide. Good memories.
PS Just as well I’ve been backing up photos: memory card failed. First time that’s happened and a reminder it does happen. I hope I’ve backed them up!
Tomorrow Ito Harihari. Twinned with Sallisalli.
Travelling reflections 